Empowering women in healthcare: Matron Betsy Deen’s role in surgery in Sierra Leone
On the eve of International Women’s Day, attention turns to the contributions of women in healthcare across Africa. Matron Betsy Deen, a leader in surgical care... Read more.
UK expands £7bn trade and energy investments in Africa ahead of G20 summit
Trade between the United Kingdom and Africa is increasing. In February, UK Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander visited South Africa... Read more.
Afreximbank signs $450m credit facility agreement with ARISE IIP
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a $450 million global credit facility agreement with ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), a developer... Read more.
Africa’s energy capex to hit $54 bn by 2030, AEW 2025 to drive investment
Africa’s energy sector is expected to see a significant rise in capital expenditure, with annual spending projected to reach $54 billion by 2030, up from the $43... Read more.
Middle East, African SMEs record strong growth in Digital Payments
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the Middle East and Africa are rapidly embracing digital payments, with over 90% now accepting cashless transactions,... Read more.
Congo seeks new funding as African Development Bank pledges support for $1.5m energy projects
The African Development Bank Group held discussions in the Republic of Congo from 24 to 28 February 2025 to strengthen cooperation and support national development... Read more.
Ecobank expands $200m gender-financing programme to support women entrepreneurs in Africa
Ecobank Group has expanded its gender-financing initiative, “Ellevate by Ecobank,” to provide broader financial and non-financial solutions to women... Read more.
Nigeria’s FG to reward MSMEs with N220m in prizes
The Federal Government has announced that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria will have the opportunity to compete for prizes worth over... Read more.
AWIEF opens applications for growth accelerator programme in Nigeria
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has launched a call for applications for its Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria. The programme... Read more.
Amal Robinson, 40, retiree reveals three books that helped him build $3.6m
Amal Robinson, a former tech executive in generative AI, retired at the age of 40 with $3.6 million in savings. Having grown up in a modest household, he did not... Read more.
